Can’t have a food blog named Wild Greens and Sardines without posting a sardine recipe from time to time.  I try to space them out (have several other ideas for sardines in the queue), as my affinity for sardines is probably not shared by most.  But I just adore everything about these guys.  First … Continue Reading

  Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity… Am constantly repeating this to myself.  Nevertheless, I have a tendency to make life more complicated than it ought to be.  Seems as though I always take the long, meandering path, rather than the direct route, from point A to point B.  Maybe this stems from the fact that I really … Continue Reading

  The “secret” ingredient that makes your favorite dish at your much beloved restaurant so darn tasty.  That thing you can’t quite put your finger on.  That je ne sais quoi.  My guess, butter. Simply stated, fat gives food flavor.  Fat is satiating.  And yes, there is definitely a time and place for butter. While … Continue Reading

Just returned from three, très exhilarating weeks in France.  Where to begin? The journey began in Paris.  Ahh, Paris…  Who hasn’t daydreamed about running off to Paris?  The gardens, the sculptures, the architecture, endless museums (okay, I admit, didn’t make it to many museums — was too busy eating), streets lined with restaurants, cafes, and … Continue Reading

Be back soon…off to do some culinary research.